New Implantable Device Can Help Treat Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is usually treated by a device called CPAP, which forces air into the lungs. However, it is uncomfortable for many of the patients, which abandon the treatment and increase the risk of hypertension and stroke. There is now an implantable device similar to a pacemaker that detects the airflow and also stimulates the nerve that controls the tongue, moving it to open the throat. Click here for more details.
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